Here is my 1-minute test recording!
https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/New_Recording_4.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/New_Recording_4.mp3
Hello from the Midwest! [OK]
Welcoma Shayla
I reviewed your test sample, and while it sounds good there are some technical changes needed. LibriVox requires audio that is 128kbps constant bit rate MP3, 44.1kHz sample rate, mono, and between 86dB and 92dB, preferably 89-90. Your test audio is 64kbps bit rate and 48hHz sample rate. The volume is perfect. Tere are also plosive sounds on many of the P's where your breath hits the mic.
Reposition your mic so that it is off-center about 45 degrees. Add a pop filter or foam wind screen if necessary.
Before you start recording, go to Audio Setup (in the Audacity menu bar), select Audio Settings. In the dialogue box set Project Sample Rate and Default Sample Rate to 44100.
When exporting your MP3 from Audacity, go to File>Export Audio. In the pop-up menu select:
Format: MP3 Files
Channels: Mono.
Sample Rate: 44100
Bit Rate Mode: Constant.
Quality: 128kbps.
These selections will be saved for future exports.
See the pinned post at the top of this forum for screen shots of these menus and settings.
You can pre-check your audio yourself by downloading the free Checker app: https://cgjennings.ca/projects/checker/
Passed with Warnings is a fail with regard to volume.
With Checker open, go to Validation>Choose Validation Methods and check Background Noise. Be sure to leave 5 seconds blank at the end of your recording.
Please make a new test recording and post it in a reply to this message. I will come back and review it for you.
I reviewed your test sample, and while it sounds good there are some technical changes needed. LibriVox requires audio that is 128kbps constant bit rate MP3, 44.1kHz sample rate, mono, and between 86dB and 92dB, preferably 89-90. Your test audio is 64kbps bit rate and 48hHz sample rate. The volume is perfect. Tere are also plosive sounds on many of the P's where your breath hits the mic.
Reposition your mic so that it is off-center about 45 degrees. Add a pop filter or foam wind screen if necessary.
Before you start recording, go to Audio Setup (in the Audacity menu bar), select Audio Settings. In the dialogue box set Project Sample Rate and Default Sample Rate to 44100.
When exporting your MP3 from Audacity, go to File>Export Audio. In the pop-up menu select:
Format: MP3 Files
Channels: Mono.
Sample Rate: 44100
Bit Rate Mode: Constant.
Quality: 128kbps.
These selections will be saved for future exports.
See the pinned post at the top of this forum for screen shots of these menus and settings.
You can pre-check your audio yourself by downloading the free Checker app: https://cgjennings.ca/projects/checker/
Passed with Warnings is a fail with regard to volume.
With Checker open, go to Validation>Choose Validation Methods and check Background Noise. Be sure to leave 5 seconds blank at the end of your recording.
Please make a new test recording and post it in a reply to this message. I will come back and review it for you.
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daffyanee0316
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- Joined: November 11th, 2024, 10:08 pm
Hello thank you for the feedback here is the new test recording!
https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/New_1-min_test_recording_.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/New_1-min_test_recording_.mp3
Okay, you are good to go.
Happy narrating!
Happy narrating!